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In response to last year’s readership survey, the “Athena Factor” was mentioned as a
possible Newsletter topic. We needed to do a little research since none of us knew
what the “Athena Factor” was! We discovered that in 2008 a cadre of private industry
giants (including Alcoa, Cisco, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, and Pfizer) funded a
study to critically examine the career paths of women with advanced degrees in
science, engineering and technology. A total of 34 companies participated in this
research effort, and “The Athena Factor: Reversing the Brain Drain in Science,
Engineering, and Technology” was the result.
Among the study’s findings, just over 40 percent of the scientists, engineers, and
technologists at the lower levels of the labor pool studied were women, and more than
half of them were likely to quit their jobs mid-career.
The following reasons were cited as contributing to this situation:
A hostile macho culture at the workplace
Isolation and lack of support by colleagues and mentors
Mysterious career paths that leave many feeling stuck
Inability/unwillingness to engage in risk-adverse behavior that is often
associated with career advancement
Job pressures that combine with family pressures
An industry-wide plan of action was recommended – the goal being to retain
and promote talented women scientists, engineers, and technologists. The
plan rested on a major culture change, a clear vision and commitment to the
success of women employees, and better communication at all levels of an
organization.
We don’t know if these findings are still relevant and/or whether they apply – or
ever applied – to academic settings such as UMass Worcester. We do know
that the retention of qualified professional women is a goal of the PWC, and
we do commit to revisiting this issue on a periodic basis. In addition, we’ve
tried to focus several of this Newsletter’s features on our own “women in
science”.
Mary H., Mary I., Sue
Table of Contents
About this Issue Page 1 Celebrating Women Page 2 UMASS Worcester Women Page 3 Ask a Busy Woman Introducing Bethanne Giehl Page 4 Editor’s Profile Happy Trails for Mary Handley Page 5
Perspective on Retirement Page 6 Successful Women Quiz Page 7 Professional Women in the Lab Meet Kim West Page 8 Meet Pam Pazoles Page 9
Announcements Page 10 Looking Ahead Page 11
The Gathering Place Page 12
About this issue: The Athena Factor
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Generating Momentum
Women Supporting Each Other in the Drive for Personal and Professional Success
Celebrating Women: “Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment”
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By Mary Ingamells With references to the National Women’s History Project website and “The Education of Girls and Women in the United States: A Historical Perspective” by Jennifer C. Madigan*
June 2010 • UMass Medical School Professional Women’s Committee • Page 2
The editors of Generating Momentum need your help! We’d like someone to take digital photos of the women we’ll be profiling in future issues of the newsletter. Can you help us? Are you interested in taking on this assignment? We estimate this would be a one- to two-hour commitment per issue (the newsletter is published in February/March, June/July, and October/November). Please get in touch with one of us for more details.
The Professional Women’s Committee has purchased a number of books available for borrowing from the Lamar Soutter Library. For a complete list of publications, please visit http://www.umassmed.edu/deoo/index.aspx.
Generating Momentum is published three times per year: February/March, June/July, and October/November. Your ideas, opinions, and concerns are always welcome, so let us hear from you. You can reach us directly and in confidence at [email protected].
The Professional Women’s Committee (PWC) was appointed in January 2008 as a subcommittee of the Council on Equal Opportunity & Diversity. By May 2008, the PWC mission was clear: To create a work environment that is inclusive and supportive of all professional women employees, that enhances their professional and personal development, that promotes salary equity at all professional levels, and that enables UMMS to earn their individual and collective regard as an “employer of choice”.
Sheila Baker Linda Benson Bonnie Bray Kisha Cruz
Rose Daniels Sheilah Dorsey
Jean Foran Wendy Gammon Amanda Garrison
Mary Handley Mary Ingamelis Melissa Lucas
Anne R. Michelson Kristin Mullins
Monique Normandin Clara Orlando* Seema Paliwal
Marguerite Paolino Kathy Petkauskos Christine Pimentel Audrey Smolkin*
Shelley Stark Laurie Theriault Marlene Tucker Randi E. Wasik LeAnn Wetherell
Susan Young
*Co-chairs, PWC
About the Professional Women’s Committee
Your Editorial Board
Mary Handley | [email protected] UU
Mary Ingamells | [email protected] UU
Laurie Theriault | [email protected]
Sue Young | [email protected] UUHH
Contributors
Production/Design | Amanda Garrison [email protected]
Copyediting | Marguerite Paolino
Help Wanted!
New Library Books
Committee Members
Professional Women’s Committee News and Updates
March is National Women’s History Month giving us an opportunity to once again celebrate and acknowledge the
success of our female colleagues who have paved the way for us. The National Women’s History Project selected
theme for this year is very appropriate for UMass: “Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment”.
One may ask when society began to recognize the importance of women obtaining an education. It has an
interesting beginning with the original intent not necessarily to educate women. The roots of education began in
colonial times with “dame schools” where women in their homes would educate small groups of children
establishing women as teachers. Boys would then attend town schools which were single-gender, private and
limited to wealthy families. Girls very rarely attended. To influence their families the Protestant Reformation
encouraged women to study the Bible. With economic growth these literacy skills expanded a woman’s role
beyond domestic chores to involvement in running family businesses. The notion to safeguard democracy through
education began after the American Revolution. This opened the door to educate women with the theory that as
mothers they would nurture both the bodies and minds of male citizens.
Single-gender seminaries modeled after the English finishing schools were established in the 1800’s. The
seminaries provided domestic education plus literary schooling for women. The first woman’s colleges were
founded. A few male colleges such as Harvard, Brown and Columbia allowed women to enroll in their degree
programs, however very limited and separated from their male colleagues. In the late 19th
century state universities
provided women with the opportunity to enroll in their degree programs although many private institutions did not.
Another critical point is women were encouraged to study liberal arts not the sciences. Until early 1970 single-
gender education was the norm. This changed with the 1972 passing of Title IX of Education Codes for Higher
Education Act which was enacted in 1977 prohibiting gender discrimination by federally funded institutions.
Through this transformation women were able to participate in all aspects of education such as scholarships,
facilities, athletics and classes previously closed to women. In 1974 the Women’s Education Equity Act (WEEA)
passed supporting schools in the recruitment of women for athletic programs, math and science. Another milestone
was 1992 the year women outnumbered men in American colleges. In 2010, of college graduates ages 25 to 29,
55% were women and 45% were men.
Jennifer Madigan concludes her article stating “As the journey into new educational terrain continues, it is
important to look back and reflect on the accomplishments of those from the past so that we might better encourage
those who will go into the future.” Very appropriate for organizations such as the PWC and the National Women’s
History Project whose mission is to connect and support other women.
This issue of the Newsletter includes a quiz on page 7– test your knowledge by matching the name of the
pioneering woman to her accomplishments. To learn more about women in history visit the following web sites:
*National Women’s History Project at http://www.nwhp.org/whm/index.php
*Jennifer C. Madigan article at http://www.sjsu.edu/people/jennifer.madigan
Women at UMass Worcester – Selected Statistics
Compiled by Laura Hunter, PhD, Institutional Research Analyst
Mary Zanetti, EdD, Senior Director for Institutional Research, Evaluation, & Assessment
The data below demonstrates how UMass Worcester, through its various training initiatives, is helping to educate
and empower women. Women comprise more than half of all post-graduate level trainees.
UMass Worcester: GSBS, GSN, and SOM*
Enrollment: Number and Percentage (of total enrollees) of Women Enrolled
2011 2010 2009
Women Enrolled in Medical School 276 (54%) 263 (54%) 258 (55%)
Women Enrolled in Biomedical Science 225 (54%) 240 (55%) 221 (54%)
Women Enrolled in Nursing 171 (86%) 151 (87%) 137 (87%)
Graduation: Number and Percentage (of graduates) of Female Graduates (All Schools and Degrees)
2011 2010 2009
Female Graduates 134 (66%) 124 (64%) 138 (64%)
School of Medicine Matriculates by Gender: 2002 - 2011
*Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Graduate School of Nursing, School of Medicine
UMASS Worcester Women: 2009-2001 Compiled by Mary Zanetti & Laura Hunter
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Ask a Busy Woman
Introducing Bethanne Giehl
By Mary Handley
The energy surrounding Bethanne Giehl, Manager of Research Systems Support in
the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, is palpable. My guess is that Bethanne
accomplishes more in a single day than most of us accomplish in an entire week!
Bethanne began her career at UMMS in August 2000 as a staff accountant in
Infectious Diseases. In the 11 years since, she has proven herself to be a valuable employee whose competence,
efficiency, and perseverance have resulted in a series of increasingly responsible career moves.
When I asked Bethanne about her approach to work, she said that she has always been willing to take risks. She’s
viewed every job description as a jumping-off point for seeking increased responsibility – not as a barrier, or limit-
setting document, to hide behind. Bethanne said that she likes to learn and likes to be helpful. She loves working
with computers and enjoys serving as a resource for systems-related issues within her department. Bethanne said
that she has an affinity for interpreting rules and regulations, which has proven to be a real strength in her current
role.
Bethanne said that her parents were stereotypical overachievers who taught by example. She credits them with
instilling in her the joy that comes from learning, the pride that comes from going just a little bit further than anyone
else, and the satisfaction that comes from tackling seemingly impossible tasks. These behaviors are what keep life
interesting for Bethanne, and they propel her ambition to know more and to do more.
When talking about how she balances the demands of work and family, Bethanne emphasized the mutual support
and respect that she and her husband Ted, also a UMMS employee, have fostered over the course of their 26-year
marriage. She said that they’ve always been aware of the strain that two professional careers can foist on a family
unit and that they’ve both compromised at various times depending upon whose workplace was more demanding.
They’ve travelled as a team from Chicago to Denver to Worcester and are justifiably proud of their own
accomplishments as well as those of their 21-year-old son Adam.
In addition to her husband’s support, Bethanne mentioned that her success to date has been influenced by several
key mentors:
Dr. John Sullivan, Vice Provost for Research, who has supported and nurtured her career growth at the
Medical School.
Dr. Douglas Golenbock, Division Chief of Infectious Diseases, who shared his thoughts about the
importance of grant funding from the perspective of a senior-level P.I.
Patricia McNulty, former Director of Research Funding, who expected everyone on her staff to be fully
prepared and well read at all times and under all circumstances – no exceptions!
Amy Miarecki, Senior Director of Post-Award Administration and Compliance, and Sheila Noone,
PhD, Assistant Vice Provost for Clinical Research, who understand the “big picture”.
Bethanne’s intelligence, competitiveness, and compassion were all in evidence at various times during the course of
our conversation. Her closing comment to the Newsletter’s readership is a quote that is probably familiar to many
and sums up her life philosophy: “Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much.”*
*This quote is taken from an essay entitled “What Constitutes Success” written in 1904 by Bessie Anderson Stanley, and it’s also the quote that Bethanne and her
husband used on their wedding invitation in October 1985.
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Editor’s Profile: Happy Trails! By Laura Sefton and Sabrina McCallum
As Mary Handley prepares to retire, Sabrina and Laura sat down with
her to reflect on her accomplishments and her plans for the future.
Mary’s current role as Director of Contracts, Credentialing and
Support Services is an outgrowth of tasks she assumed in previous
positions. UMass Medical Center was not fully operational in March
1980 when Mary stepped into the role of Medical Staff Office
administrator. Among other things, Mary represented the interests of
the professional staff as UMass implemented new programs. As a
young professional it was an exciting time “…things were new, they
were fresh, [there was] a lot of energy, [it was] a growing organization.”
In late 1989, after a brief layoff, Mary was hired by Tom Manning to administer state contracts in the Department
of Psychiatry. She excelled; in collaboration with her Psychiatry colleagues, she leveraged relationships to grow the
contracts program from $8 to $30 million during the next nine years. Moving to Commonwealth Medicine (CWM)
in 1998, Mary saw her role expand to include state contracts and credentialing for the Medical School along with
consultant contracts for CWM.
Mary says she gets a lot of satisfaction from managing contracts and negotiating agreements. Overall, “it’s very
exciting to work in a policy-driven organization like CWM with people who are extremely creative and thoughtful.”
Nearest to her heart though and what makes her want to “move mountains” is her continuing work with the program
directors and direct care providers on the state contracts she oversees.
The decision to retire came from recent organizational changes and the realization that she is no longer the
employee she wants to be. “For me the decision to retire has been so liberating…I feel as if it’s made me young
again, that I can reinvent myself, and that I can do some things that I’ve wanted to do for a long time.” Mary’s
advice for others who may be contemplating retirement: “You need to know when to leave. There’s a time when it’s
right…you feel it in your bones! When it feels right…it becomes easy.”
Mary’s post-retirement calendar is filling quickly. She plans to volunteer one day a week with a leader in medical
humanities who long ago inspired Mary through her palliative care work at UMass. She also plans to become an
active volunteer with Birthday Wishes, a charitable organization providing birthday parties to homeless children. In
addition, Mary plans to nourish her passion for writing, join a second book club, learn to knit, and travel as often as
possible.
When we asked Mary about the large collection of owls in her office, she said, "I do like them as a symbol of
wisdom and as an inspiration…and I really hope that I am sometimes wise and say meaningful things.”
Mary’s last day is March 30th
. Reflecting on her years with UMass, and recalling a recent illness, Mary choked up
when describing the kindness, support, and affection she received from so many UMass colleagues. “UMass has
always delivered in the most significant ways…the people here are remarkable.”
Mary, our wish for you: Happy trails…!
Winter 2012 • UMass Medical School Professional Women’s Committee • Page 6
“There’s a trick to the Graceful Exit. It begins with the vision to recognize when a job, a life stage, a
relationship is over – and to let it go. It means leaving what’s over without denying its value.”
Ellen Goodman, Author & Commentator
I’ll be leaving UMMS on March 30th
. I know that a “graceful exit” involves more than simply handing in my
keys and walking out the door. Beyond that, I’m not so sure!
If the solution to a graceful exit has something to do with numbers, then I’ve accumulated a lot of them. For
starters, I’ll be retiring 32 years to the day of my hiring – March 30, 1980. During this time I’ve had 15 offices,
10 administrative assistants, 8 supervisors, and 5 job titles. I’ve worked in 4 departments and spent more
weekend hours at UMass than I care to count!
If the secret to a graceful exit means leaving lots of files behind, then I’m in luck. Or, maybe a graceful exit
rests on a litany of lessons learned. Or, possibly it’s the goodwill of a farewell luncheon that determines what’s
graceful about someone’s exit.
For the record, I hope to exit gracefully – whatever that means. I know the time is right. The touchstone
moments are imbedded permanently in my brain. The wonderful individuals I’ve worked with will be with me
forever.
I loved working on the PWC Newsletter. The last three years allowed me to tap into a writing reservoir that I
didn’t even know existed – having spent most of my days at UMMS crunching numbers! Working on the
PWC Newsletter set the stage for the writing I hope to do in retirement. My editorial partners – Mary
Ingamells and Sue Young – encouraged my fledgling efforts from the beginning, and I’m forever grateful.
I encourage anyone who’s interested to join forces with the Newsletter team, headed by Chief Editor Laura
Sefton, in researching the stories of the professional women affiliated with UMass Worcester. Trust me, it is a
privilege to share in a colleague’s history, to glimpse the depths of someone’s character, or to unveil the
underlying power of a professional woman colleague.
Thank you for letting me share these thoughts and best wishes for continuing success….
One Editor’s Perspective on Retirement By Mary Handley
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A. Inventor of “Boaters” the first disposable diaper; in 1950 started her own company; other manufacturers were not interested in the product.
B. 1st woman doctor of medicine & 1st in her 1894 graduating class.
C. Founder of 1st women’s college, Mount Holyoke College.
D. Born in Great Barrington MA, the 1st African-American woman physician in New York City. Her cancer research assisted with the development of the Pap smear.
E. Established Troy Female Seminary in 1821, 1st educational institution offering women an education equal to men’s.
F. After attending Perkins School for the Blind in Boston, moved to Alabama as the teacher of a blind and deaf child.
G. Activist & feminist initiating crusades for change: “Individual life only has meaning if you unselfishly engage as sisters and brothers in the fight for equality, justice, and peace.”
H. 1st black woman to teach white children in MA at the Epes Grammar School of Salem.
I. Her goal was to use education to promote tolerance and understanding establishing the International Museum of Muslim Cultures in Jackson MS.
J. 1st woman of Cherokee Nation to receive her PhD; initiated SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) Project.
K. 1st black woman to earn medical degree from NE Female Medical College.
L. 1st woman to graduate from dental school.
Successful Women’s History Quiz Compiled by Mary Ingamells
Can you match the successful women to their accomplishments?
Elizabeth Blackwell
May Edward Chinn
Rebecca Lee Crumpler
Gracia Molina de Pick
Marion Donovan
Brenda Flyswithhawks
Charlotte Forten Grimke
Lucy Hobbs
Mary Lyon
Okolo Rashid
Annie Sullivan
Emma Hart Willard
Note: Answers can be found on page 11.
Professional Women in the Lab Meet Kim West
1. What do you do?
For the last year I’ve worked as a Research Associate in General
Medicine/Primary Care in Dr. Shan Lu’s lab which conducts HIV
DNA vaccine research. Prior to that, I worked for more than 20
years in Infectious Diseases with Drs. Alan Rothman and Frank
Ennis.
2. What triggered your interest in science?
When I was a young girl, my aunt died of cancer. I wanted to find a
cure for cancer from that point forward.
3. What’s your academic background? How did you prepare for your
current position?
I have a bachelor’s degree in biology. I’ve also had a number of
supervisors who took an interest in my career and encouraged me to
keep current, to read as much as possible, and to remain confident
of my abilities.
4. How does someone train for, or transition into, a career in science?
First and foremost, someone cannot have a career in science unless
they know math. Secondly, it’s important to love and really enjoy
what you’re doing because researchers in academic science don’t
make a lot of money.
I’d recommend that anyone thinking about science as a career –
whether they’re new to the field or transitioning into it – talk with
other women, read the current literature, and learn as much as
possible.
I’d also say that women shouldn’t be afraid to enter what’s
traditionally been viewed as a male oriented field just because
they’re women. In my experience at UMMS, gender is not an issue,
and there are a number of great women scientist role models.
5. Personal comment to the Newsletter’s readership
Remember, you’re never too old to learn! I had to change jobs (due
to the loss of funding) in the last year. It was stressful and hard to
move on, but in retrospect, I should have welcomed the change. I
was energized by learning new things, and I was forced to grow
professionally after 20+ years in the same position.
Winter 2012 • UMass Medical School Professional Women’s Committee • Page 8
Professional Women in the Lab Meet Pam Pazoles
1. What do you do?
For the past 9.5 years I’ve worked as a Research
Associate in Infectious Diseases. I plan and conduct
experiments related to Flavi viruses.
2. What triggered your interest in science?
My parents are scientists – my Mother in academia and my
Father in industry. They were my role models. Before
coming to UMMS, I worked at the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.
3. What’s your academic background? How did you prepare
for your current position?
I have a master’s in biochemistry. My undergraduate
degree is in chemistry. My current interest in biological
research really evolved over time and as a direct result of
my previous work experience in the private sector.
4. How does someone train for, or transition into, a career in
science?
For starters, you absolutely must be fascinated by science.
As a biological scientist, working with living organisms, you
work odd hours, and you don’t make a lot of money. You
must enjoy the work and be dedicated to it.
When considering career options, I think women should
not hold back because of society’s expectations of them as
women. There’s no reason women can’t have their own
projects and be confident leaders and researchers.
5. Personal comment to the Newsletter’s readership
Science can be an extremely rewarding career choice. I
have a very challenging job, but I feel valued and
supported at UMMS. I like the flexibility of the workplace,
and I like the people with whom I work. In my area, career
paths are not obvious, but there are more women
researchers than men so I think there is opportunity for
advancement.
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Spring Open Enrollment: April 9 - May 7 by Katie Temple, Senior HR Manager, Benefits
Annual Enrollment for Health Insurance, MetLaw and UMass Sick Leave Bank is Monday, April
9, through Monday, May 7, 2012 for changes effective July 1, 2012.
For employees who do not wish to change their health insurance plan, they need do nothing.
Coverage will continue automatically.
Provider networks change each July 1. Employees must check to be sure that their doctors, and the
hospitals with which they are affiliated, are in their selected health plan network. Additionally,
physician and hospital tiers can change as of July 1. The health plans will have their sites ready for
annual enrollment as of April 9. The GIC’s website will be updated towards the end of March.
The buyout option for state employees in now available twice per year: during annual enrollment
for a buyout effective July 1 and in the fall for a buyout effective January 1.
For more information, please view the Benefits website at www.umassmed.edu/hr/benefits beginning on
Monday, April 9, or contact Anita at x6-2282 or Patti at x6-2036 in the Benefits Office.
Women’s History Month Speaker Announced
Helen G. Drinan
President, Simmons College
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Lazare Auditorium, S1-607
3:30 pm with reception immediately following presentation
Helen Drinan, a respected leader in health care, civic and business circles, will share her depth of leadership
experience in non-profit and for-profit organizations. Hear President Drinan’s personal perspective on
women’s education and empowerment in the workforce.
If you’d like to attend, please respond to [email protected].
Announcements
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Professional Development
Brown Bag Seminar Planning Committee Seeks Input
The PWC’s Brown Bag Seminar Planning Committee –
consisting of Wendy Gammon, Paulette Goeden, Melissa Lucas,
and Christine Pimentel – want to hear from you. They would
like next year’s brown bag seminars to be even more successful
than this year’s well attended and highly acclaimed sessions.
Your input can make that possible. What speakers and topics are
of interest to you? Are you interested in change management?
What about health and fitness? What piques your interest?
Please let the Planning Committee hear from you. A quick email
response to [email protected] will assure that
your voice is heard.
Lifestyle
Tell Us about Your Summer Travel Plans
Summer is fast approaching, and we’re looking for ideas about
day trips and travel adventures. What are some of your family’s
favorites? What’s the best trip you’ve ever taken? Where have
you always wanted to visit? What do you like best about
traveling abroad? Why do you prefer to vacation closer to
home? Selected responses will be featured in the next issue of
the Newsletter. Reach us at [email protected].
Women’s History Quiz Answers A. Marion Donovan
B. Elizabeth Blackwell
C. Mary Lyon
D. May Edward Chinn
E. Emma Hart Willard
F. Annie Sullivan
G. Gracia Molina de Pick
H. Charlotte Foren Grimke
I. Okolo Rashid
J. Brenda Flyswithhawks
K. Rebecca Lee Crumpler
L. Lucy Hobbs
UMMS Earth Day Celebration
April 24
UMMS will be hosting an Earth Day
Celebration for employees and the public
at the University campus in Worcester on
Tuesday, April 24, from 10 am – 3 pm.
Activities will be held in the Medical
School lobbies and will feature
approximately 50 organizations
addressing topics such as energy
efficiency, recycling, transportation, and
environmentally friendly products. For
more information, visit
www.umassmed.edu/growinggreen or
look for UMass Medical School
Sustainability on Facebook.
Stand Against Racism Day
April 27
Once again this year, UMMS will be
participating in Stand Against Racism
Day scheduled for Friday, April 27.
Stand Against Racism is a national
movement of the YWCA. The goal is to
unite groups and individuals who share
in the vision of a society free from
racism and discrimination. More
information about UMMS’s involvement
will be distributed to all employees by
the Office of Diversity and Equal
Opportunity in the days ahead.
Important Dates
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The Gathering Place
Editorial Board Transition - March 2012
The newsletter's editorial board is undergoing a transition.
Since the newsletter's creation in 2010, Mary H., Mary I., and Sue have been instrumental in putting together
each newsletter. They recruited authors and photographers, wrote and edited many articles, and worked to format
the materials into each newsletter. Each issue featured the contributions of many professional women colleagues.
"The challenge was daunting, but from day one we wanted to produce a publication that would tell the stories —
both big and small — of professional women at UMMS."
After three years of hard work and dedication, they've decided to pursue other interests. The Professional
Women's Committee appreciates their time and effort. Their shoes will be hard to fill!
Our next issue will be authored and edited by new contributors. As our former editors found, "there are so many
stories to be told within the Medical School community of professional women." As always, the newsletter is
looking for input from its readers. Contribute an article or an idea to the editors. Help us edit articles or take
pictures. Let us know what you'd like to see in your newsletter.
In this time of transition, your support is even more welcome. Feel free to contact the Professional Women's
Committee at [email protected] to let us know of your interest.
Winter 2012 • UMass Medical School Professional Women’s Committee • Page 12
Generating Momentum is published three times per year: Winter, Spring and Fall. Your ideas, opinions, and concerns are always welcome, so let us hear from you. Previous editions of the newsletter are available on the Diversity and Equal Opportunity website, on the PWC webpage, or contact one of the editors for more information.
Editors
Mary Handley | [email protected] UU Mary Ingamells | [email protected] UU
Sue Young | [email protected] UU
Contributors
Production/Design | Sabrina McCallum HHUU
Camera Crew
Bhavna Bhatia, Lopa Dahl, Lena DeSantis Riccardi, Heather-Lyn Haley, Susanna Perkins
PWC Bookshelf
The Professional Women’s Committee has purchased a number of books available for borrowing from the Lamar Soutter Library. For a complete list of publications, visit Professional Women’s Committee website or contact one of the Editors.
Suggestions? Comments? Email us!